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A talk by Local Historian Dr Diana Leitch

Elm Grove, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 6RL

  • 12 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

A nostalgic look back at the history of buildings across Didsbury by local historian Dr Diana Leitch.

On Friday 12th September to launch the Heritage Open Days in Didsbury we welcome Dr Diana Leitch to Didsbury Church of England School Hall for her talk: Some Didsbury buildings - those that disappeared during the 19th and 20th centuries and those that survived to the present day’.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:
1830

Location & directions

Elm Grove, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 6RL

Directions:
The talk will be held in the hall of Didsbury Church of England Primary School.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Donations welcome towards the British Red Cross who worked tirelessly to support families in the flooding of the River Mersey on New Year’s Day 2025.

Est. tour duration:
2 hour(s)

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